Squads announced for the A-League match of women between Sydney and Phoenix

Wellington Phoenix added Football Far Grace Jale to the extended squad for the A-League game on Saturday against Sydney.

However, Jales New Zealand's international team-mate Mackenzie Barry was excluded due to an injury from the Ninja A-League game.

Jale has been out of the way with the national team since a thigh injury in Costa Rica and has missed three games for the Phoenix.

“She trained sharply this week, scored goals and connected to people,” said head coach Paul Temple.

“You notice how much we probably missed you, so really good to have you back in a team (and) to look forward to bringing you to the pitch.”

Temple said it was unlikely that Jale would make 90 minutes in her return match, and her minutes would have to be managed.

Mackenzie was excluded last weekend against Western Sydney Wanderers in Porirua Park.

Temple said she had a “pretty great success” in the game against Adelaide United and left her a foot injury.

“It is one of those I think that it is too early, it only stays there and you have to manage it week after week.”

Temple said that he had to think positively and that the Phoenix would have eight or nine other games, including play-offs, and Barry should not be hurried back.

Troops

Sydney (two are left out)

2. Margaux Chauvet, 3. Faye Bryson, 4th Tori Tumeth, 6th Shay Hollman, 7. Millie Farrow, 9th Shea Connors, 12. Natalie Tobin, 13. Jasmine Black (GK), 14th Abbey Lemon, 15th Mackenzie Hawkesby, 16. Jordan Thompson, 18th Amberzie Hawkesby, 16. Jordan Thompson, 18th Ammerzie Hawkesby, 16th Jordan Thompson, 18th Ammerzie Hawkesby, 16. Ibini, 21. Lucy Johnson, 22nd Indiana dos Santos, 24. Caley Tallon-Henniker, 26th Maddie Caspers, 28. Beth Mason-Jones (GK).

In: 2. Margaux Chauvet (return from the injury), 18th Amber Luchtmeijer (promoted).

Out: Nile.

Not available: 5. Kirsty Fenton (knee), 8. Hana Lowry (knee), 17th Kyah Simon (calf).

Wellington Phoenix (two are left out)

2. Zoe McMeeken, 3. Tiana Jaber, 5. Alivia Kelly, 6. Maya McCutcheon, 7. Grace Jale, 8. Amelia Abbott, 9. Olivia Fergusson, 10. Alyssa Whhinham, 11. Manaia Elelliott, 13th Brooke (GKK). Longo (captain), 17th Ela Jerez, 19th Liv Ingham, 20. Emma Main, 21. Lara Wall, 39th Carolina Vilão (GK)

In: 7. Grace Jale (return from the injury).

From: 4th Mackenzie Barry (injured)

Not available: 4. Mackenzie Barry (injured), 18th Ella McCann (injured), 22nd Aimee Danieli (GK) (injured), 23rd Rebecca Lake (injured).

officer

Mikayla Ryan (referee), Delfina Shakespear and Vicky Clark (deputy referee), Kelly Jones (fourth official).

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Game that is to be played on Saturday, March 15th, 2025

Women A-League

Sydney against Wellington Phoenix
Leichardt Oval, Sydney, 7 p.m. (NZT)

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This story was first published on March 14, 2025.

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